Dentons Paz Horowitz is known for its banking work across multiple Latin American jurisdictions. Jointly led by Gabriel Solís Vinueza and Rocío Córdova, the team advises international and domestic banks on loan structuring and the drafting of financing agreements. It is particularly active in loan restructurings and export credit agency-backed financings, while also providing regulatory advice on lending products, credit packaging structures and fintech-related matters. Solís Vinueza specialises in banking and finance, corporate and infrastructure mandates; Córdova, who is noted as ‘highly knowledgeable in the financial and legal fields’, majors on corporate law and M&A transactions.
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- We have worked with this firm for many years, and they are highly collaborative and respond very quickly to our requests. We feel very comfortable and at ease with the services of Dentons Paz Horowitz.
- We primarily work with Rocío Cordova, a top-level executive. She has extensive knowledge of the legal areas we need and a broad understanding of Ecuadorian law. Rocío is always willing to help us efficiently and thoroughly.
- They are very flexible. They know a lot about the financial environment. They are simple and sincere in their communication.
- Gabriel Solis is an excellent professional. Dedicated to his clients.
Key clients
- BANCOLOMBIA
- UBS
- BANCO DE MACHALA
- EXP INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
- ABOGADOSASOCIADOS
- VIRTUALMENTE
- CISLATAM ECUADOR
- FIB FRANKFURT INTERNATIONAL BANK
- BANK OF AMERICA
- AKA AUSFUHRKREDIT-GESELLSCHAFT
- ENABLING QAPITAL
- BLUEORCHARD FINANCE
Work highlights
Advised Bancolombia on a $125m loan granted jointly with Banco Agrícola to companies belonging to the San Miguel Industrias Group, as part of the borrower's refinancing process.
Advised UBS on a transaction which included Lombard loans, derivatives, forward transactions, and pledge agreements.
Advised AC Bebidas and Bank of America on the restructuring of a loan agreement following the borrower's conversion into an Ecuadorian entity.
Practice head
Gabriel Solís Vinueza; Rocío Córdova